Sam Tomkins

England prop Ethan Havard is fit to return for Wigan at Old Trafford. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Wigan prop to make timely return in Grand Final as Catalans star gets all-clear

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Wigan's Brad O'Neill ready to stare down boyhood idol Sam Tomkins

George Williams will only be available for the final Test against Tonga. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)placeholder image

England captain Williams sees ban doubled following frivolous appeal

Shaun Wane is preparing for his first series as England head coach. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Wane to bring in former captains to help fire England to series win over Tonga

Shaun Wane will lead England into the 2025 World Cup. (Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)placeholder image

'No stone was left unturned' - England stick with Wane through to 2025 World Cup

Willie Peters is two from two in Super League. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Willie Peters on statement win and Jordan Abdull's 'world-class game management'

Ben Stokes of England celebrates the win during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final match between Pakistan and England at Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Picture: Isuru Sameera/Gallo Images/Getty Images)placeholder image

Ben Stokes comes to the rescue of England's weekend - The Yorkshire Post says

Shaun Wane looks on before the semi-final at the Emirates Stadium. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images for RLWC)placeholder image

‘We weren’t good enough’ – Shaun Wane pulls no punches after World Cup shock

England head coach Shaun Wane looks on ahead of the game against Papua New Guinea. (Photo: Oli SCARFF / AFP)placeholder image

Shaun Wane makes contract revelation after seeing England breeze past PNG

Man of the match Tommy Makinson after the game. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP /AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

England player ratings - Five-star Tommy Makinson runs riot in rout of PNG

Sam Tomkins returns to the England side at full-back. (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)placeholder image

Sam Tomkins backs England to step up to biggest World Cup challenge to date

Shaun Wane and Ryan Hall interact following the win over Greece. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images for RLWC)placeholder image

Shaun Wane settles on wingers for PNG clash but keeps half-back options open

John Bateman has been linked with a return to the NRL. (Picture: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)placeholder image

John Bateman targets PNG redemption as Shaun Wane talks team selection

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Shaun Wane faces centre conundrum after naming squad for Greece game

England head coach Shaun Wane is keeping his cards close to his chest after naming all three wingers in his 19-man squad for Saturday's final World Cup group game against Greece.

James O'Brien

England's Dom Young (right) celebrates scoring the sixth try. (Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire)placeholder image

'They can win World Cup' - France boss backs England after Bolton defeat

Ryan Hall, right, is congratulated by Victor Radley on scoring a try against France. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

England player ratings - Radley leads way in big World Cup win over France

Sam Tomkins, left, sits alongside Shaun Wane during a press conference. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

'He makes sure you're fired up' - Sam Tomkins on England's Mr Motivator

Matt Parish's side are highly fancied heading into the tournament. (Picture: Getty/www.photosport.co.nz)placeholder image

'We don't want to bash anyone' - Samoa boss responds to England claims

Leeds Rhinos were well beaten on their last visit to Stade Gilbert Brutus. (Picture: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Rohan Smith issues Sam Tomkins warning to Leeds Rhinos - and officials

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Castleford Tigers 18 Catalans Dragons 8: Tigers triumph in play-off hunt

Not happy: Catalans head coach Steve McNamara was critical of former club Huddersfield after his side's win. Picture by Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.complaceholder image

Furious Steve McNamara hits out at former club Huddersfield after late victory

Sam Tomkins of Catalans Dragons and Ashton Golding of Huddersfield Giants duels for the ball. Picture by Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.complaceholder image

Tomkins floors Giants with last-minute winner for Catalans

Tigers' Kenny Edwards is tackled by Mitchell Pearce. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com.placeholder image

Tigers beat Catalans in golden-point thriller

Sam Tomkins and Peter Mata'utia were involved in a spat during the game. (Picture: SWPix.com)placeholder image

Relief for clubs as England and All Stars players avoid disciplinary danger

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Shaun Wane's message to Jake Wardle as he makes admission over England selection

Shaun Wane has dangled a carrot in front of his World Cup hopefuls after insisting as many as 14 shirts could be up for grabs for England's opening game against Samoa.

James OBrien

Players of Hull FC's players struggled in the heat of Perignan against Catalans Dragons Picture by Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.complaceholder image

Catalans 36 Hull 8: More injury worries for Airlie Birds

Chris McQueen of Huddersfield Giants scores the winning try at Catalans (Picture: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Will Pryce inspires Huddersfield Giants to perfect Challenge Cup response

Huddersfield Giants' Danny Levi runs through to score a try. Picture: Simon Marper/PA Wire.placeholder image

Huddersfield 28 Catalans 12: Giants defeat ends tough trip for Dragons

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Brian McDermott takes the positive as Featherstone Rovers are beaten by Catalans

EARLY LEAD: Brandon Pickersgill's try had put Featherstone ahead at Catalans. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.placeholder image

Featherstone make Catalans work for place in Challenge Cup quarter finals

HOME WIN: Catalans Dragons 18-10 Hull KR. Picture: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com.placeholder image

Catalans Dragons 18 Hull KR 10: High-flying Dragons edge past battling Robins

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Catalans 24 Wakefield 22: Poching proud but Trinity fall just short in fightback

Catalans' Sam Tomkins: Injury would have ruled him out of World Cup had it gone ahead. Picture: SWPix.placeholder image

Women's RL gets TV boost as France host England

Ready for international bow: Niall Evalds in England training this week. Picture: SWPixplaceholder image

Tigers star Niall Evalds relishing England bow

England coach Shaun Wane. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

France v England: World Cup places up for grabs, insists Shaun Wane

England's John Bateman. Picture: Dave Howarth/PA Wire.placeholder image

John Bateman showed leadership qualities as a Bradford Bulls rookie, says Englan...

Hopeful: Wigan forward John Bateman, who was born in Bradford, says he would be buzzing to be picked as England captain. Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.complaceholder image

‘Not bad for a Bradford lad’- why John Bateman would be honoured to lead England

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Hull KR's Jordan Abdull reaps reward

INJURY ISSUES: Catalans Dragons' Sam Tomkins (left) is tackled by St Helens' James Roby at Old Trafford Picture: Zac Goodwin/PAplaceholder image

Only a matter of time before Catalans Dragons win Grand Final

FORMER FAVOURITE: Richie Myler, in action for Catalans against Hull FC in February 2017. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Catalans v St Helens – Myler says passionate fans can carry Les Dracs to glory

Catalans Dragons coach Steve McNamara, left, and 2021 Man of Steel, Sam Tomkins Picture: Laurent Selles/SWPix.complaceholder image

Man of Steel: McNamara and Tomkins get just rewards as they target biggest prize

Hull KR's Ryan Hall has scored 15 tries this season (Picture: SWPix.com)placeholder image

Ryan Hall is worth the risk for Tony Smith and Hull KR

GRAND FINAL BID: The pressure is off Tony Smith coach and his Hull Kingston Rovers side against Catalans Dragons. Picture: Paul Currie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Hull KR head to Catalans Dragons with the pressure off - Gareth Ellis

Rhinos' Kruise Leeming is included in the 2021 Dream Team. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.placeholder image

Rhinos' Leeming Kruises into Dream Team

Hull FC's Jake Connor scores at Magic Weekend. (ED SYKES/SWPIX)placeholder image

Who is in the running for the Steve Prescott Man of Steel

Catalans Dragons' coach Steve McNamara. Picture: PAplaceholder image

Catalans Dragons 31 Hull FC 16: Coach McNamara comes out on top in father-son ba...

Catalans Dragons' Romain Franco scores a try despite the attentions of KR's Ryan Hall (Picture: John Clifton/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Hull KR 16 Catalans Dragons 23: No happy return for Rovers fans

Double up: Wakefield forward David Fifita scored two tries in the defeat against Catalans. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.complaceholder image

Catalans Dragons 40 Wakefield Trinity 20 - Frustrated Wakefield coach Chris Ches...

Tom Briscoe scored two tries for Rhinos. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.placeholder image

Deja vu: Second half collapse sinks Rhinos again

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Richard Agar looking for another ‘Herculean’ effort from Rhinos

Paul McShane of England during yesterday's training session. Pictures: Paul Currie/SWpix.complaceholder image

England v Combined All Stars: Shaun Wane’s wait is finally over

Hull KR's Ryan Hall: Top form. Picture: SWPixplaceholder image

Why Hull KR star Ryan Hall must get the nod from England coach - Dave Craven

The sides stand for a minute's silence in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh before Catalans' Cup win over Trinity. Picture by SWpix.complaceholder image

Dragons knock Trinity out of Challenge Cup

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